Virta Health

Backend Software Engineer – Client Group

Remote

$145,500 – $187,900Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthTechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5-7 years of experience shipping backend code in a high-quality production environment, with exposure to data-centric systems, and experience building microservices in production. They should have experience with data and event-based architectures, including API development, SQL/NoSQL datastores, and messaging queues. Furthermore, candidates must have experience with Golang and a cloud platform such as Google Cloud, AWS, and/or Azure, along with strong communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with business-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

As a Backend Software Engineer, the individual will build and enhance scalable Golang microservices to power eligibility, coverage, billing, and client-facing systems, automate and streamline operational workflows, design and deliver self-service tools, ensure member, client, and operational data accuracy, and contribute to client-facing APIs. They will also work with data and AI teams to explore opportunities for applying AI to data validation, process automation, and anomaly detection, and support internal teams and external partners through reliable systems and improved data accessibility.

Skills

Golang
Microservices
Automation
Data Management
AI Integration
System Design

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Key Metrics

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$362.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment
Flexible work hours & time off policy
Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Free Virta treatment & family discount
Internet, home office, learning & development stipends
Employee resource groups
401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.
Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.
Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.
Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.
Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.
Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.
Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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